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It's been a quite a few years since I've had 1911s, and I've never owned any of the "modern" issues. I really have no need for DAO and who knows what kind of bells and whistles...does Colt still make a plain Jane single action 1911?

I recall hearing some not-so-good things about some of them...what the skinny on the Series 70s and Series 80s?

While I'm at it, how are those Norinco 1911s? Are they junky knock-offs, or are they fairly decent?
 
Personally, there is no appeal of a 'Colt' to me. Handgun, rifle, whatever.

Norinco 1911's are generally considered the nicest guns made by Norinco. They interchange all parts with other single stack 1911's, and they are an AWESOME starter pistol.

Of course, you'll get bitten by the 1911 bug, and then buy a nicer one down the road.. :)
 
strangely enough, colt is the one 1911 I feel no need for either. I'd rather have a Springfield or a kimber, (in reverse order of preferance....) I find they have a nicer feel/trigger right out of the box. Some will pay a primium for the colt though....The bottom line is they are all great guns, I don't think there are any dog 1911's anymore, not ever the norcs.
 
For a plain jane G.I. style you are better off with a milspec springfield or a norinco.

I've had no problems with my norinco commander amd I have just passed the 2500 round mark. That means it has never failed to chamber, fire, and eject any brand of 45cap I have fed it. It is comparably accurate with other 1911's.
About the only fault a norc has is the finish on the inside of the gun is rough. From the outside there aren't any cosmetic flaws.

If you really want a colt then buy it. But from what I've read bout them I wouldn't. Take this quote from impasct guns for example:

A note about Colt products: Colt has such a good reputation earned over many decades, that we are obligated to offer their products. If not for such good will, most dealers would simply avoid anything with them name COLT.
Why? Mostly because of the attitude at Colt to prevent law abiding citizens from owning Colt firearms in legal configurations. We have to ask- "Who is running Colt, and what is the company mission?"
So, we sell Colt firearms when we can get them. You as a buyer will have a firearm with a lifetime service agreement, and the prospect of future appreciation due to the silly company policies at Colt headquarters.
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http://www.impactguns.com/store/colt.html
 
Gimme a 1940's - 1970's vintage Colt 1911A-1 Government type .45ACP pistol any day of the week. Or a nice USGI 1911A-1. Or a Springfield Armoury mil-spec. Or a Norinco 1911A-1 pre-tuned by Gunnar at Armco. As long as it will feed 230 grain ball +/or 200 gr LSWC's I'm a happy camper.
 
Any 1911 should be a series 70 in my opinion. The 80's series has a stupid firing pin safety thats not needed, and only complicates things. I've got a few Colts, they are nice, but you pay extra for the name. If you want a 1911 with extra features, and a series 70 system, look at the Springfields. The Loaded Models are great. The newest Colt series 70's that are plain models are the WW1 replicas. They are pricey though. Norincos are fine, they are rough but will work for a starter gun. Some shoot great, while others are picky. I still say go with a Springfield.
 
Colt still makes both Series 70 and Series 80 pistols. The former is a little more expensive because it is a limited edition model that comes from the custom shop. Colt also makes the original, pre-A1 version in the guise of the WWI replica. Series 80 vs. Series 70 is really a non-issue, as the safety mechanism adds only a couple of ounces to the trigger pull weight and is perfectly reliable. Those who object to it are generally the old fart types who detest any change that took place after 1950. Almost every modern pistol utilizes the firing pin safety. And while it is true that in a 1911 type pistol it is not as useful as in a DA/SA gun, as not many people carry 1911’s with the hammer down, it does not cause any real problems either.

As far as reliability is concerned, current production Colts are at least as good as anything made by the company in the past and definitely much better than some of the junk they put out during the labor strikes of the 70's and 80's. Also, in my opinion, Colts are superior to the clones that retail in the same price range, as they generally use higher quality materials (more forged and barstock vs. MIM and cast parts) and better finishes (real bluing vs. spray 'n bake paints).
 
Norinco is a good choice.

I own a colt 1911 a1 and am seriously looking at the norinco as a spare. As for what I've seen the gun is the closest thing to mil spec out there and the steel is of hirer quality then the domestic varieties.

If I were do it all over again I would consider 9 mm over the 45 simply because 45 cost atleast 50% more to shoot.

However watching everyone else complain about the calibration of poppers.....Priceless
 
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